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Amended services between Reading and Gatwick Airport on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 05 December 2026 to Sunday 06 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Great Western Railway

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford on Sunday morning, and in the Redhill area on Saturday and Sunday, closing various lines.

Between 06:20 and 21:10 on Saturday, and between 07:45 and 20:30 on Sunday, Great Western Railway trains will run to a reduced and amended timetable between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

On Sunday only, the 06:10 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 06:46. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 05:19 to Guildford, calling at Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp to connect with the amended train.

The 06:58 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start at 07:00, and run slightly later than usual as far as Guildford.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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